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Abramovich and Sharapova on list of sport elite
Published: 05 October, 2008, 08:45
Russia's Roman Abramovich and Maria Sharapova feature in a list of the most influential people in sport.
The 2008 rating published by American Business Week magazine puts the owner of English football club Chelsea at number six in the world, not far behind the top three – FIFA President Josef Blatter, IOC President Jacque Rogge and F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone.
Maria Sharapova is in 25th place.
05.10.2008, 01:36
India-U.S. nuclear deal approved… but not signedU.S. Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice, has voiced approval for a new nuclear deal with India during a visit to the country. It will reverse a three-decade ban on the U.S. conducting nuclear trade with India. However, the deal has not yet been signed. |
05.10.2008, 20:25
Russia’s Holy Land property returnedAfter years of negotiation a 19th-century inn situated in Jerusalem and built for Russian pilgrims is being returned to Russian ownership. |
